Saturday, October 24, 2009

500 ** update

I just realized I was stuck at 499 posts. So this makes the 500th! You'd think with blogging since summer of 2006, I'd be further along. But nope. Just at 500. I guess that's because I've been such a blog slacker over the last 3 years.

And to add to that... I haven't been in the mood to blog here lately at all. I have too many things weighing heavy on me right now. A family member with a serious health problem, an immense amount of job stress, the devastation that my adoption might be over (but after many sleepless nights, back and forth debate with my agency, and maybe buying myself an ulcer with the worrying... that issue has been resolved and all is okay), surgery in 3 weeks (which is freaking me out so bad the doctor has to sedate me.... to be able to sedate me), and a major life change that I certainly never predicted for my future.

Sorry to be so cryptic but I just don't even have the mental energy to explain it all. So bear with me as I work through as much of this as I can.... and I'll be back.

To bring a little positivity to this downer post and to somehow mark the big 500 number, I've decided to give something away. I've seen other people do it and it seems like a fun distraction that I could use right about now. What am I giving away? Well, I don't know yet. I haven't thought that far ahead with this idea. LOL! But I can guarantee it'll be something very cool. A mystery surprise.If you're interested in winning, just leave a comment on this post. If you don't have a blog for me to track back to, make sure you leave your email address. Maybe this will encourage some of those lurkers to pop out and say hello, too. I'll draw a name on Weds Oct 28th and post the winner and what the prize is the next day. Good luck!

** I figured out what the mystery prize is gonna be. It's still a secret... but I'll tell you that it's a brand new piece of jewelry. What girl doesn't like jewelry, right? And I'll also include something baby related if you have one, are waiting for one, or just want something to re-gift down the road. LOL!

52 comments:

Sorry you are carrying a such heavy load in so many areas lately. Will send positive thoughts your way. After reading your blog for three years I understand your fears about the surgery and will be thinking of you during that time.

Sorry you are dealing with so much stress right now. Stress is NOT fun. Hope your surgery goes well (and I'm sure it will). Best wishes to your family member and I hope you are able to find some peace at work.

Sorry to hear about all the stressful things.. I haven't been blogging like usual.. just tooo busy...I would love to win a mystery gift.. but I am not a lurker.Happy 500th post..Keep us informed on your surgery..you will do fine.. and probably fill a lot better afterwards..Hugs..

Good luck on the surgery, better living thru chemistry to keep your mind off things for a bit.....and glad to hear everything worked out on the adoption homefront-whew...that is stress you certinally don't need.I'm up for a gift, count me in :)Gina

I have followed your blog for a few years now and enjoy when you post and look forward to seeing all your decorating and can't wait until you experience motherhood. It truly is the best. I would love to be in on your draw!

Not delurking or interested in the prize, but holy crap girl! No wonder you've been quiet on the bloggy front. So glad your adoption is alright. Last spring our agency sent us a spreadsheet with a much later (and incorrect) LID than 5-31-06. I freaked for the entire 24 hours until it was straightened out, and my non-adopting friends just couldn't understand my devastation. Your surgery will be great because really, what would be the odds of anything like your last debacle happening again? Don't know what your life changes entail, but sometimes the things we haven't always planned (like adoption for example) turn out to be the best things in life. Sending good thoughts to your sick family member. Hang in there!

I echo what Lisa just said (Briana's Mom) wow, Krista, you are going through major life stressors right now. I know you are a very smart, capable woman and have a great support system to lean on. But if you ever need another voice...just drop me a line...I've been through everything you just mentioned (except for the potential adoption derail) and can lend an empathetic ear.

so sorry for all the stress - I've been in a stress zone for the past few months too and I can relate. It sucks and I'm really looking forward to some calm in my life. I'm not a lurker and not adopting any more but hey I'm in for a a mystery prize :) I'm so happy that all things adoption related are ok and I hope that all the other stuff sorts it self out as well.

Make sure you let us know the exact day of your surgery, so we can send up lots of prayers and good thoughts for ya. =)

Happy 500th! I know I've commented before at some point, but I'm pretty much a lurker mostly. However, I've read your blog for at least 2 years (since I know you hooked me up with contact info for a Danish reader of yours in spring 2007 before I went to Denmark that fall). You are a fantastic person and I can't wait to read about the day you get your referral and then your little one!!! =)

Better to reach me by email than anything else: abbyindenmark@gmail.com

Glad to hear that things are again OK on the adoption front and my left boob says there is a 100% chance that the surgery will go fantastically (if you didn't get that reference, you need to watch Mean Girls... 'cause nothing eases stress like watching people get hit by bus!)

I am sorry you are having so much stress. Wishing you well on the surgery. I know the wait stinks, but after a 3 year wait they matched me with a little girl who looks so much like me people comment on it all the time. The perfect baby for you is out there. It is just so hard to wait.

Congratulation on your 500`th post. Sorry to hear that you are going through such a rough time, and I hope everything will turn out okay for you. I am so happy to hear that your adoption is not in jeopardy, though.I will keep you in my prayers

Hi Krista..I have been wondering where you have been and now I know..I am THRILLED that your adoption is back on track. I will keep reading as I can not wait to see your daughter in your arms:) Good luck with your surgery and I hope you have a better week then what you have been having!!!You need a vacation!!!Hugs

Sounds like you've got a lot going on right now. Think how nice it's going to be on the other side of this huge bump in your life's road. I'll pray that your surgery goes well and your healing quick and uneventful.

I removed it though. Mostly because I don't know who you are since you posted it anon. And also because I've decided at this point to keep it off the blog. There's an e-mail link in my sidebar if you want to chat. I welcome it. Cuz I think you and I both know what you were talking about.

I'm sorry you're having stress and problems. I have been a reader of your blog for about a year. You are an awesome gal and I hope that things will soon become smoother for you.Keeping you in my prayers for your surgery and the adoption of Mia.I am a bio mom of 5 and an adoptive mom of 3. I am also a grandma.:)Hugs

Special K, We emailed a few years back (the blog security stuff)...Still following along and wanted to delurk long enough to also encourage you to keep your shoulders square and chin up!!! Blessings to help you through this tough time... Not2cold@hotmail.com